State airs grievances over share of Narmada Water
Madhya Pradesh has registered its opposition with Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal for neglecting interest of the State in benefits from Narmada river water share among partner States. Madhya Pradesh
Pioneer (New Delhi)
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1857 forest fire cases reported in State till May 16
While the level of mercury remaining high with hot days being experienced in different areas of the State especially in the plains, the problem of forest fires has not yet been fully resolved. After the
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Interlinking rivers only solution to drought: Govt
Acknowledging that several States were badly hit by drought, the Central Government on Wednesday said that interlinking rivers was the only solution to the problem. “Interlinking of rivers is very important.
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WHO alert over coronavirus as Thailand confirms a second case
With Thailand confirming a second case of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) disease, the World Health Organisation on Sunday cautioned India and other member states in its South-East
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Chennai flood claims rising, may touch 5K-CR this fiscal
The recent Chennai floods may have brought the normalcy to city people, but loss of property and lives are still haunting the insurance industry with a stack of huge claims. The insurance industry, especially
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India has ‘too many’ tigers!
As India is home to nearly 70 per cent of world’s tiger population, the Union Environment Ministry is planning to relocate some of the big cats to Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar, where they have either
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Mahindra Reva mulls launching products in Europe next year
Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles, a part of the $16.9 billion Mahindra Group, on Monday said it plans to launch products in Europe next year. “Europe is a very interesting space for us, we are looking
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Toxic air usurps nation’s atmosphere
Pollution alarm bell might be ringing aloud in Delhi, but several other cities are also facing similar grim situation due to rising air pollution and its impact on the health of the citizens. Recent
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No new diesel cars over 2,000 cc to hit city roads
Amid mounting concerns over alarming pollution levels in the national Capital, the Supreme Court on Tuesday proposed no fresh registration of diesel-run SUVs and luxury sedans above 2,000 cc for the next
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2-wheelers pollute 50% more than 4-wheelers
The Arvind Kejriwal Government may exempt two-wheelers from the even-odd number vehicle scheme that will be implemented across the national Capital from January 1, 2016 to reduce air pollution, despite
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India tells West it won't be bullied into pact at Paris
India on Wednesday made it clear to the West that it will be firm in its negotiations on climate change and will not be cowed down by aggressive postures taken by anyone, including the United States.